From 14 to 29 May 2016 , the Fair Trade Fortnight returns for a 16th edition in France. In line with the BIO trend , fair trade seeks to highlight small-scale producers in poor countries by reselling their production in department stores. During these 15 days, fair trade is celebrated by the event's partners, leading brands of the food industry for the most part. The goal : to explain the stakes to the greatest number. Among the many workshops set up throughout France for the occasion, here are 3 that are worth a visit.
The Grand Brunch of the Artisans du Monde network
From 16 to 22 May 2016, the Point Ephemere, bobo cultural center of the X th arrondissement of Paris, invites us to discover the fair kitchen. In the program :
- On May 22nd, 2016 , Artisans du Monde invites us to come and taste a fairtrade b from 12h to 16h. The price: 13 € per person. Also planned this Sunday, a small organic market to come shopping and cookery workshops orchestrated by chef Julie Basset.
- 2 aperitifs to discover the sugar and cocoa industries Artisans du Monde on 17 and 18 May 2016 . Everything is free and without registration.
The fair village of the association Max Havelaar France
On May 21st and 22nd, 2016 , the village of the equitable settles in the park of the Villlette in Paris . During these two days, several activities are set up:
- a "fight against misconceptions" animation on fair trade,
- a quiz "the wheel of the fair"
- a grocery store promoting fair trade products ,
- a bar and a "recipe and tasting" area .
Biocoop informs us about fair trade
Lacooperative of stores specializing in organic food, Biocoop, has developed activities for the Fair Trade Fortnight. On Saturday, May 21, 2016 , in a selection of stores throughout France, Biocoop offers:
- make your own smoothie thanks to the bike smoothie : you will have to pedal to produce energy and so be able to mix the fruits before enjoying its juice.
- explain the price difference between an organic product and a supermarket product . A local organic producer will come to present and taste the products resulting from its production and explain its fair trade approach.
In addition to all these events, citizens are also invited to organize their own equitable workshop in the spring during the Fair Trade Fortnight: aperitif between neighbors, picnic with friends ... Good products and warm atmosphere are obviously de rigueur. And if you do not feel the soul of an organizer, you can also participate in one of these initiatives listed on motion-fair.org!
